A MEDICAL emergency caused an Easyjet plane to issue a mid-air alert as it travelled from London Gatwick to Edinburgh.

An Easyjet spokesman has confirmed the distress call was due to a medical issue involving a passenger on board.

The spokesman said: "EasyJet can confirm that flight EZY811 from London Gatwick to Edinburgh today, 3 November, requested a priority landing in to Edinburgh due to a passenger requiring medical assistance.

“The aircraft was met by paramedics upon arrival in Edinburgh.

“The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority.”